London East Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Pupils are happy and proud to attend this school. Younger and older pupils help each other readily. If there are any disagreements, pupils report to any member of staff who will investigate and deal with issues swiftly. Pupils enjoy having a say in how the school is run through the students' council. Staff are highly ambitious for pupils' academic achievement and behaviour. This rubs off on pupils. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They achieve well. Pupils have high aspirations for their futures. The school's careers programme prepares pupils well to make choices for their next steps post-16. Pupils are taught the importance of treating others equally, fairly and with respect. They develop their talents and interests through attending clubs, sporting events and enrichment activities organised by the mosque. Pupils benefit from outings to extend their understanding of the curriculum. They go to the theatre and visit exhibitions. Pupils in Year 7 develop team building skills during the annual residential stay in Gilwell Park. Pupils in Year 10 climb Mount Snowdon each year to raise money for charity. Pupils make a significant contribution to the local community.

What the school should improve

• The school has not ensured that the important key concepts that pupils need to know and remember have been identified equally well in all subjects. This means some teaching does not build pupils' cumulative knowledge and link new learning with what pupils have learned before. The school should make sure that staff know what key content should be taught in each subject and in what order and that teaching routinely revisits the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember before moving on to new content.

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